An Aims Community College instructor is facing three felony counts of sexual assault on a child who lives in his neighborhood.

William Hernandez, 48, of Greeley, is free on $50,000 bond and on paid administrative leave from his position at the Aims Automotive Center in Windsor. He was arrested Sept. 21.

According to Heath Montgomery, spokesman for the Weld County District Attorney’s Office, Hernandez faces one count of sexual assault on a child under 15, a Class 4 felony; one count of sexual assault on a child under 15 by a person in a position of trust, a Class 3 felony; and one count of sexual assault on a child under 15 as a pattern of abuse, a Class 3 felony.

Amy Kegg, spokeswoman for Aims, would not discuss Hernandez’s leave, citing personnel issues. He was hired by the college in November 1995 and makes an annual salary of $58,036.

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